This tool is designed to push an 1815 bearing into a typical 1.9” diameter x 16 gauge tube, crimping the end of the assembly, securely locking the bearing into the tube.

Features

High quality Tool Steel

Nest for roller assembly, to permit HANDS-FREE press closure

Attaches to your adapter plate with three 5/16-18 screws on a 2.875” bolt circle, or can be clamped by the flange

Will also work with 176 lb GenII® Semi-Precision, and various GenStar® Precision bearings by changing the center piloting knock-out sleeve

Built by, and in stock at FRANTZ Manufacturing Company

Press Requirements

Press must have a method of consistently stopping its stroke to prevent “dog-boning” of the roller ends

Must be capable of enough pressure to buckle a 1.9-16ga tube, but have a relief valve to limit that pressure to less

Tube Hardness

70 Rb or softer (BHN 125; 10 mm Ball, 3000 kg)

Tube Cut-Off Quality

The amount of burr could be a critical factor when using this tool. While some have successfully eliminated a burr removal operation, if the burr is allowed to become too large (small ID), the flange of the bearing may collapse BEFORE the bearing can push through the burr.

A FRANTZ Manufacturing engineer can evaluate your “worst case” cut-off, and press a bearing into one of your tube samples for your inspection.